Cressida Dick resigns as Met police chief: 'No choice but to step aside'

The head of London's Metropolitan police, Cressida Dick, said on Thursday she is resigning after a string of controversies that undermined public confidence in the force. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub London mayor Sadiq Khan had recently threatened to oust Dick from her role, saying she was not doing enough to reform the force and tackle growing accusations of misogyny and racism in the organisation. Dick, in charge since 2017 - and the first woman to lead Scotland Yard - said it was with 'deep sadness' that it had become clear Khan 'no longer has sufficient confidence in my leadership' Dame Cressida Dick forced out of scandal-hit Met police ► https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/feb/10/dame-cressida-dick-to-stand-down-as-met-police-commissioner Cressida Dick: Met police chief left with ‘no choice’ but to stand down after losing London mayor’s confidence – live ► https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2022/feb/10/dame-cressida-dick-met-police-commissioner-london-live-latest-updates Who might replace Cressida Dick as Met commissioner? ► https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/feb/10/who-might-replace-cressida-dick-as-met-commissioner The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg Website ► https://www.theguardian.com Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/theguardian Twitter ► https://twitter.com/guardian Instagram ► https://instagram/guardian